A Disaster in Haiti and How You Can Help
More about the crisis and how to help: state.gov/haitiquake
About the Author: Cheryl Mills serves as the Counselor and Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Earlier today, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Haiti. Reports are still coming in, but it appears that many schools, hospitals and other buildings have collapsed, adding more suffering to an already impoverished nation, the poorest country in the western hemisphere.
Reports continue to pour in from all over and we are extending all our thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected.
As Secretary Clinton said earlier, the U.S. government will offer assistance to Haiti and others in the region in the form of civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.
For those interested in helping immediately, simply text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.
Or you can go online to organizations like the Red Cross and Mercy Corps to make a contribution to the disaster relief efforts.
The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747. You may email inquiries to: Haiti-Earthquake@state.gov. We'll provide more details and opportunities to help as we learn more. To stay up-to-date, follow us on state.gov.
Update: Anyone wishing to donate or provide assistance in Haiti following the devastating earthquake that struck near Port au Prince on Jan 12, 2010, is asked to contact the Center for International Disaster Information.
You also can send your message to helphaiti@state.gov. Be certain to include in the subject line "Donation of" followed by the products you are willing to donate. A staffer will share the information with relief and development agencies that have the ability to transport collected items to the affected region and have identified needed goods.
How To Help: Clinton Bush Haiti Fund | InterAction | Mercy Corps | Red Cross
Related entry: Information on Earthquake in Haiti
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Amy S. in Arizona writes:
My family - husband, daughter (13) and son (8) would love more than anything to open our homes to a displaced adolescent from Haiti. Please let us know how we can begin the process to help make a difference in the life of a child. We are a stable, loving, faith-filled family with much to offer - peace, shelter, security, fun, family, love....
Please advise.
The S. Family
Gilbert, AZ
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Dr. Jerry L. in Pennsylvania writes:
I am an Emergency Room physician and would
like to help in Haiti in association with the
U.S. government. How can I do this?
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Marie N. M. in Massachusetts writes:
I am a 40 yrs old, single mother raising 3 children of my own.One is 18, 15and a 6 yrs old.I am a student at Roxbury community college, i would like to ask you a big favor my family are very smart, most of them are finish with college and are able to work and help Haiti. I wonder if you can help me to bring my mom and my dad here and i promise i will take care of them. I am pretty sure if my mom was here with me i will have someone to watch the younger kids when im at work and my older daughter is at school. I will also be able to take care of my bills better beacause i will be able to work more. I will also be able to help my other family and friends who are leaving on the streets in Haiti. And i will be able to help more with Haiti. I will be able travel to Haiti more easily to help out over there.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
David B. in Michigan writes:
my wife and i would be interested in adopting a child from haiti , we are a stable home , been married for 20 yrs, have one daughter 12 yrs old. we live in michigan please send me information on how to go about this . thank you david brown
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
M. M. in Utah writes:
We would like to foster and or adopt Haitian siblings (2). Please let us know how we can help.
Thank you
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Timothy S. in Pennsylvania writes:
My wife and I have adopted children in the past and are wanting to help. We would like to provide anything from temporary or long term or life long placement for a child. Please let us help.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Julie H. in Montana writes:
PLEASE HELP HILARY OUR KIDS ARE AT THE EMBASSY WITH OUR ORPHANAGE DIRECTOR. USCIS HAS ALL OF OUR FAMILIES ON THE LIST. THEY ARE THERER AND IN 90 DEGREE NO TENTS HELP WE WANT OUR KIDS OUT EMBASSY DONT RESPOND BY PHONE OR EMAIL PLEASE GOD HELP ANYONE
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Morgan V.S. in North Carolina writes:
I would like to open my home to anyone I can from Haiti who needs a place to stay while getting medical treatment or getting back on their feet. I work as the sole patient advocate at the hospital here in Wilmington and have resources to assist in obtaining quality care. Or I am willing to simply house someone or a family, anyone really, until it is safe for them to go back to Haiti.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Avihs W. in Georgia writes:
Hi, I am a 41 yr old single mother that raised 5 children of my own. 2 are grown and only 3 teenagers are at home. I dont see why it would be a problem, to aid in the help of a couple more kids thats in need of a temporary family. I would be more than happy to welcome the orphans in my home.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Deborah and David K. in Connecticut write:
My husband and I would be very interested in offering our electrical and construction services in Haiti. Are there any organizations going to help that we could get involved in? Also, I would like information on how to foster or adopt a Haitian child.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Franklin B. in Virginia writes:
Does anyone know if any programs have been established where American families in the US can provide temporary foster homes for displaced Haitian children until permanent homes are found, or their families are found.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Alexandra in Texas writes:
My husband and I would love to help a child by giving them a place to live in the US. I have a 3 bedroom home. I have 1 empty bedroom available. I feel sad for everything that has been happening to the people of Haiti. I am parying for all of you. If someone can please provide me with information; in regards of helping a child that lost his or her parents, find a home.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Traci S. in Nebraska writes:
I would love to help house any of the children that need a home. I love all ages. I cant have kids due to endometriosis and I love to help out those less fortunate so I have been doing foster care for 10+ years. I would love to open my home for short or long term. I am in Nebraska and could care for a sibbling strip of up to 3. Please pass my name and contact information along as well. I am willing to travel to pick the children up or pay to have them transported to NE.
I understand the importance of the emotional and mental challenges that these kids will more than likely face such as ptsd, and other mental illnesses, I have worked with kids and adults with emotional and behavioral differences for about 20 years now.
I would also be willing to volunteer in Haiti if someone can give me some information ASAP that would be great.
Thanks Traci S.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Margaret B. in Florida writes:
I am a US citizen and Hainng a sibling in Haiti Who totaly lost his house and family members , now he lives on the street with his wife and children .I stay in a big house with six bedrooms , if possible they let come to stay with me on nonimmigrant visa ant I am willing to pay for their expenses.Answer please. Thank you.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Steven D. in Virginia writes:
yes i was wonderin how to be of assistance to helping in Haiti. im not in the medical field, but i am a hard worker in construction. if any help is needed finding the lost, or cleaning uo, or helping rebuild, please let me know...
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Ann in Florida writes:
My husband and I would like to open our heart,our home to adopt a child from haiti(0-12months)let us know what we need to do in order to help.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Natacha G. in U.S.A. writes:
My 2 children have already been aproved to join me their mom in the USA. now we have this disaster how can i get my kids to come to USA and finish the process here.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Gloria B. in California writes:
Good Morning,
My name is Gloria Ann B., I have been a volunteer with the American Red Cross and I deployed to two hurricane humitarian assist requests of me, I deployed to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ike. I am a Single Parent with Heart to help in Haiti Relief Efforts, Can Receive Children into my home, My five Children are all grown and married out of my home. I recently retired from employment with the State of California and I am 58 years of age. My have a lot of years to give towards helping with the massive need that the children that are now unable to take care of themselves, because of the loss of their parents and I am ready to start whatever proceeding necessary to be able to receive children. I am available for deployment to Haiti to help with the American Red Cross Headquarters, with data entry of Staff and computer needs if necessary.
With the massive need of help for the many precious children who are earthquake victims that are now orphaned, and with my heart to help, I believe I can be of blessing to the children and them to me. I am ready to serve and allow the children to once again have a life of joy, no matter how long it will take for them to achieve that level of happiness in their lives again. I am also ready to serve in Haiti with the American Red Cross if needed, and IF, I am unable to bring any of the children here to my home. I heard the eleven year old girl, screaming in pain, today, where Dr. Sanjay Gupta visited the hospital where she is being treated and my heart hurt badly for her and all those children that are enduring the same type of anguish and pain and I can no longer sit on the sideline and do nothing, when I have so much love, patience and compassion to give to the children. I would like to be of help and again, I am ready to go through any processes it will take for me to do so.
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2010
Debra in California writes:
Like everyone else we have donated money but would like to do more. I have a history as a EMT but am not certified at this time. I also have communications history as a dispatcher in the medical field and a variety of others. I feel the need to be there and help. My family and I would also be open to foster care and help out with the children. Please allow us to help. God Bless.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Cynthia A. in Florida writes:
hi i sale gasoline in the state of florida i would like to know how can i sale gasoline to the goverment in haiti.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Tiffany W. in Michigan writes:
We would love to open our home to children in need of either temporary or a permenent home. Please send us any information on how we can do this. We are a wonderful family with lots of extra love to share. Please let us help!
I am also willing to travel to help in the relief effort.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Alfonso S. in Florida writes:
I AM A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR IN FLORIDA I WILL LIKE TO KNOW HOW I CAN HELP IN HAITI.
MI CONTACT INFORMATION IS THIS.
thank you
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Katy S. in Virginia writes:
I am a English teacher and reading specialist, I am interested in hearing how to help. My husband and I have donated money to the Red Cross but would like to do whatever is needed to help. We are interested in helping set up the education system when ready. WE would also like to find out how to go about fostering or adopting a child from Haiti.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Deny R. in Florida writes:
I am appauled at our government. I work with a couple, Mannuea and Evena Jean_Charles, they are hard working US Citizens. They have 3 children in Haiti, from our State Department, by email and via telephone the children, after sending all the information, were told to make there way to the Airport in Port au Prince. Once there the children, one injured with 2 broken legs, were turned away and not allowed to enter the airport. With that we went to the Haitian Consulate inOrlando, no help. The worst was the visit to Immigration in Orlando. Now in the mist of disaester you give instruction to HELPLESS CHILDREN, and then they are left. We are bringing in ORPHANes...these children have parents here...it is sickining...to watch them, my friends, coworkers have faith in our Goverment ...only for us to fail them....
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Kristie D. in Illinois writes:
I would like to open my home to children of hati that need help. We have a nice home and a lot of space, it is just myself and my 8 year old son. I would love to make a differnece to someone else.
Thank you,
Kristie
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
David L. in Virginia writes:
I am a master plumber, hvac and gas fitter and would like to know how I could donate services that I am capable of doing once the area is designated for rebuilding and past the point of cash donations where actual knowledge, labor and people can help.
Thank you.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Mary Jo F. in Georgia writes:
I would like to donate myself. I am not a medical professional which I know would be ideal however I am hard worker and grunt if you will. Is there any kind of non military organiztion that the U.S. is spearheading. I am a 57 year old female. I would think there would be many people such as myself that would like to help. I understand that it would create some red tape to send non military personnel but perhaps there would be people at home willing to volunteer their efforts in that regard.
Sincerley
Mary Jo
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Daniela writes:
EVERYONE HELP HAITI! NOW!!
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Barbara S. in New York writes:
I am a single woman off 44 yrs. young. I have raised four of my own children and would love the opportunity to help with the children either foster care or adoption. Although Adoption would be my most favored position. Please tell me how I can go about becoming useful in this capacity. It would be a great honor. God Bless you all Haitian children and families who are suffering. May the Angels come and keep you safe.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Deborah in Oklahoma writes:
im a mother of 5 children my husband and i like to adopt a child from the haiti children we love to bring a baby or child into are loveing home if we can help any way let us no asap!!!!! thks
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Lucy A. in Florida writes:
My husband and I have 3 kids, of which already are in college and in the Army. Its has never before cross our minds to adopt a baby, until my son Danny, who it's an American Army soldier called me and said how wonderfull his life has been, just because he had me in his life and he new I would always be there for him. My husband and I are still young and we have a beautiful home. We work veery hard, but we have plenty of time and love to give to a kid in need. Pleaseeeee, send me any information you have about the adoption process. Thanks.!!!!
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Jason H. in Texas writes:
My family and i would like to help in any way possible. We would be more than willing to help by providing a temporary home for a child or children.
I also was looking for information on how i could volunteer in Haiti. Please let me know asap.
Thanks,
Jason
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Jodi D. in Nebraska writes:
Like so many others, my husband and I would also like to adopt or provide a temporary foster home to a haitian child or children.
I'm interested to see if all of the important questions below will be answered so that we can understand the process of how to go about providing immediate help.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Vincent M. in Nevada writes:
i also have been looking for info in las vegas nv. to volunteer in haiti- lic. emt-mast, s&r. can you get this info to me? vince
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
David L. C. in Tennessee writes:
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have worked in rehabilitation hospitals and long term care facilities; with the addition to home health/homemaker services, and private duty care. My family also owned a construction bussiness in masonary and drywalling. I am wondering if it is possible if the United States of America could use my help in Haiti? I would be willing to go there and help out with any medical necessities, search and rescue, and recovery missions. I would also be willing to stay and help rebuild the country. I have the experience where things are needed. Please let me know how I can help. I haven't no money; however, I have plenty of time on my hands.
Thank you,
David L. C.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Michele Y. in Washington writes:
My husband and I are interested in fostering or adopting a Haitian child in need. let us know how we can help....
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Crystal in California writes:
ike many other Americans, we have room to adopt a couple children and want to help. It looks like a complicated process. Is there anyone we should petition to find a way to streamline the process even if all of us can serve as temporary foster homes, that is still better than nothing. I'm sure everyone hopes that parents and relatives will be found but at least let us help the children now.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Jeffrey U. in Washington writes:
I am a renewable energy system designer & installer with 20 years of experience. I have also formed two non profits and organized many events with corporate nd government sponsorships as key financial partners. I am interested in building solar power generation systems for immediate and long term use in Haiti.
Is anyone currently working on this? Where could I get information on the type of loads that might need to be powered? Is there an anticipated time frame where this type of relief would not interfere with the distribution of food, water and medical aid?
Jeffrey U.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Elfi L. in Illinois writes:
How can I foster or adopt a Haitian child in desperate need. My husband and I would love to help and open our hearts and home. Can someone please advise for the procedure?
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Shaw in Texas writes:
I would love to provide mother love, care and nurture to a child from Haiti. Does anyone know if we have to go through all the adoption process before being considered as an adoptive parent?
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Renette J. in Florida writes:
I'm an American citizen, and I have a sibling in Haiti whose house has been destroyed by the earthquake.I'd like to know if there's a possibility to bring him to States with me although he does not have a visa. He really needs my help; I'm all he's got at point. Please advise.
Renette J
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Mike M. in North Carolina writes:
My wife and I want to help. I am special education teacher and she is a nurse. It tears our hearts out to see these people desparate for support. There are hundreds of people in the United States wanting to help. We want to open our home to these people. How can we do that??? What do we need to do?
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Mary Ann R. in New York writes:
I am a 57 year old Special Educator at The School of the Arts, in Rochester, NY. I am interested in fostering two Haitian orphans in my home. I am an empty nester, with 2 extra bedrooms, ample finances, and a big heart waiting to love and provide. I do not know who I should contact to begin this process.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Sandra S. in Kentucky writes:
I learned about taking a child into my home at a local Head Start parent meeting today. I have a 6 bd house and am interested in taking sibblings/2-4 children. I understand they come into Lexington, Ky weekly. Thanks for your concern.
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Janet R. in Montana writes:
we would love to open our home to children in need of either temporary or a permenent home. please send us any information on how we can do this. everyone deserves to have someone to love them, we have a wonderful family with lots of extra love to share. please let us help!
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Krystal B. writes:
How can we adopt kids from Haiti? I would love to help?
Posted on Thu Jan 21, 2010
Nancy W. in Wisconsin writes:
My husband and I would love to foster a Haitian orphan until a loving family is available. We have adult children so we are not looking to adopt, but we would be willing to give our love and care to a child in need for the short term. Please let us know if we can be of any help.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
TK in Georgia writes:
My heart goes out to the people of Haiti and I would like to open my home to a child/children. Please email me information.
Thank you
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Barbara T. in California writes:
I am a licensed vocational nurse. I am 56 years old, currently working as a home health nurse, but I have many years experience in crisis end of life. I worked for ARC tissue doanation, working with bereved families also I have extensive hospice experience. I have an opportunity to go and work for free and would love to. My license is current and I have a passport.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Kyle S. in Indiana writes:
we would like to give one or two children a home we have a big home and lots of love to give to a child if we can help let us know
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Rhonda R. in California writes:
We would love to open our home to a child I have no idea where to begin please send any information available to help this process, those children need us NOW!
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Jackie O. in California writes:
My husband and I would like to help in fostering a Haitian child in our home. We would love to open our hearts and our home to an orphaned child that is obviously in need. If anyone knows how we can become involved please let me know.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Jennifer V. in Arkansas writes:
My husband and I would love to adopt a child from Haiti. Please email me any information about how to do this.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Stacey in Rhode Island writes:
please if anyone out there knows how to or could supply information to my and my fiance of 10 years to take in a child from haiti please send info we have 4 children between us and 3 granchildren we would love to take in a child as we cant have children of our own we have a great loving home with lots of love to give please if anyone out there knows how to help send me info that would be great
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Joe G. writes:
I would love to welcome a Hatian child into my life and home for foster care or for possible adoption if no family can be located, please let me know how I can help.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Babette in Florida writes:
My father lives in Haiti with my brother and his family. My father has prostate cancer, he was hospitalized the monday before the earthquake, and he was scheduled for surgery on the 13th. After the earthquake on tuesday, all the doctors and nurses left the hospital. My father has no choice, but to leave the hospital also. Now he is home in pain, weaken by the lost urine which he cant control, dehydrated. My brother and his wife are doing as much as they could to help him. I just spoke with my father, he sounded weak, he told me he doesnt think that he will make it until next week.
Everywhere I called for help they told me that he is not a priority at the moment. My father is not an American citizen, nor hold an American visa, he is not injured, but doesnt have a home. I need help. I am about to have a nervous breakdown, because I cant help him, I cant help them.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Ivey V. in Georgia writes:
My husband, 2 children, and I are very interested in adopting from Haiti. I've seen the messages that others have left asking for information or guidance about what to do. Please pass any information on to us!
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Maria G. in Florida writes:
I will like to get information on how when we be able to get info on helping one of the child in the disaster in Haiti, this kids need our hel now. I am interesting in either fostering or adopting I do not have any kids of my own I am married own my house and have room for a child in need especially from this disaster. Thank you
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Martha P. in Illinois writes:
We also would like to offer our home to a Haitian orphan. We have the faith, love, and financial resources to help a child. We have raised four of our own and believe that God would aid us in raising another. Please advise us as to how to accomplish this. Thank you.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Marie J. in New York writes:
My husband and I are in the process of adopting a little boy from Haiti since 2008. With this current situation, I am asking for guidance. Can I just go to Haiti with the paperwork that I have up to date and go to the US embassy to get him?
I would also love to take a little girl about the same age range so they both can grow up together.
Please advise
Sincerely
Marie
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Jennifer in Virginia writes:
If there will be future information on adoption in Haiti for displaced children, please let me know. I know everyone is saying they need to wait, but it's a shame to wait to long. My hope is you can make such adoption available as these wonderful children have been through so much. If there is any future information, please let me know. Thank you and God Bless the children and everyone in Haiti.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Tina D. in Indiana writes:
We would love to open our home for possible adoption. We have one son and are definitely open to helping children. We realize at some point these children may need to and want to go back home but we would love the opportunity to help them until that time is right.
Who do we contact to be able to do this?
Thanks
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Thomas H. in Maryland writes:
I am the owner of a company that manufactures and rents tents. I would be willing to donate some tents to the victims in Haiti.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Karen K. in Virginia writes:
My family would be very interested in opening our home to a child.. Could you please forward information to my eamil account.
We have been considering adoption for a long time and feel that this is the right time.... We have one child and would love to have a sibling.
Thank you
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. V. K. in Indiana write:
We are interested in taking in some orphans from the earthquake in Haiti and wondering how to find out about this, we heard that Indiana may be a possibility of them sending some orphans. Hope to hear something about this. We are Christians and wanted to do something to help. Thank you it is so sad what has happened and wish we could do something to help. Financially we did send some money but would like to help some children. God Bless
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Kathi N. in Ohio writes:
My Husband and I would love also to open our home to one or siblings of Haiti. Who or how do we start the adoption process for these orphan childern? We are very familiar with the process because we adopted my daughter from Guatemala in 2003.
Thank You for your assistance
Kathi
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Will in Florida writes:
all right we all know that Hati is a doomed piece of property, so why don't we just let them use the donations to immigrate to other countries around the world, and also the us ! at least the people would spread the wealth and perhaps open some new diverse ways of living! like jobs and such!i mean 275 million dollars for 7 million people,what are we going to do make a paradise out of badly wounded piece of earth, that has never been stable! at least thats what you folks have told us! put the money back into the economy around the world instead trying to repair a wretched piece of ground, where everything weave done has failed to help. spending of the money will never be done properly! with in that country and its leaders! we let ronald regan give money to to india people and now they have migrated to the us, and at least put money back into the economy. and why does'nt the phone companies donate there services. seems as though everytime we help some other country we get taken by big buisness.PS i know this will never be seen edited or not but people are tired of helping people who will not help them selves
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Mari-Catherine in Utah writes:
We like many others would like to adopt a child who is left without family due to this horrible disaster. How can we get the Government to make the changes and take down the red tape so the children can be adopted as soon as possible and not spend years in the orphanages waiting to be given a loving family. Please send me any information I need to help this process and possibly bring home a child.
Thank you for your assistance
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Maria A. in New York writes:
My one suggestion is send construction aid to Dominican Republic to repair, rebuild the connecting roads to Haiti. Make another air landing strip away from point of crisis.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Cara N. in Florida writes:
My husband and I have three children, and as a family we would love to open our home to a child for foster care and possible adoption, please let us know how we can help.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Laura K. in New York writes:
My family would like to open our home to a haitian child, who do we contact to be matched up with a orphan?
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Keri S. in New York writes:
Our family would like to open our home to a child, or children, affected by this disaster either temporarily or permanently. Please email information. Thank you.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Tandi S. in Ohio writes:
we would love to open our home to some Haiti orphans till they have a home.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Ashley C. in Texas writes:
I would like to open my home to foster or adopt a Hatian child, please let me know how I can help.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Lourdes R. in Florida writes:
I would love to provide mother love, care and nurture to a child from Haiti. Does anyone know if we have to go through all the adoption process before being considered as an adoptive parent?
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Melanie E. in North Carolina writes:
My husband and I would like to help in fostering a Haitian child in our home. We both have full time jobs and lots of family around us. We would love to open our hearts and our home to an orphaned child that is obviously in need. If anyone knows how we can become involved please let me know. Like someone said earlier in a post, do thorough background checks, and lets skip the red tape and help these children. Isnt that what America is about?
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Lisa E. in Texas writes:
we would love to help a child by taking them in until their family has been found or adopt if they are not we have other adopted children just dont know how to help in this case could someone let us know thanks
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Jennifer in Louisiana writes:
MY FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO OPEN OUR HOME TO A HAITIAN CHILD. PLEASE LET US HELP. WE WENT THROUGH HURRICANE KATRINA IN ST. BERNARD PARISH AND KNOW FIRST HAND HOW DEVASTATION DAMAGES THESE CHILDREN. THEY NEED TO BE PLACED IMMEDIATELY INTO STABLE AND LOVE FILLED HOMES TO ENSURE THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING. I OWNED AND OPERATED A DAYCARE CENTER IN LA PRIOR TO HURRICANE KATRINA AND AM MORE THAN WILLING TO HELP THESE CHILDREN. PLEASE DO CONTACT ME.
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Nikki writes:
i hope that most of them made it and get pass the pain of there love ones begin killed
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Pierre in Washington writes:
I am born and raised in Haiti. My family contacts me hungry and scared. They want to come stay with me. I am an american citizen and currently serving my 9th year in the US Navy. How do I bring my family here? They need us. They need me ! What do I do? Please help. Pierre
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Carolina Z. in New Jersey writes:
I am a single mother of 2 girls and i am welcome on accepting home any of this child until they find their parents or any family member claimming for them. If nobody i am welcome on keeping it as my own too. We don't know why if there is many of this children without a home right now you down relocated them with all this families temporary. They need us, As we need to help them doing something. Please Do something and quickly.
ty. contact me if any info
Posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010
Amy M. in Wisconsin writes:
Our hearts are pouring over the thought of all these parentless children. We have the means to foster or adopt a child in need. Please send us information to help. Thank you.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Wendy in New Jersey writes:
We desperately want to adopt a child or siblings who need a home. Can someone help us help them?
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Joy C. P. in Washington writes:
My husband and I would love to help an orphaned child. We have 3 children, 2 boys 9 and 7, and a 31/2 year old daughter. We have experience with special needs children and would even be willing to help a child that was here temporarily. We are so sorry for the Haitian people to have to endure this tragedy. Please let us help a needy child by providing a safe and stable home to grow up in. PLEASE BRING THESE CHILDREN TO SAFETY! Expedite their paperwork. Thank you, Joy P.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Brandon C. in Utah writes:
My brother and his wife are currently in the process of trying to bring home their 5 children from Haiti.
I know that many Members of Congress continue to support efforts on behalf of Haiti’s orphaned children. I extend my thanks to the Senator Bob Bennett and Senator Orrin Hatch.
I am writing because........
* We need your help to get our adoptive child out of Haiti safely.
* Water, food and medicine are running out.
* Gangs have looted some of the orphanages and even travel is not safe for the children.
* The Department of Homeland security has granted humanitarian parole, but it is only the first step.
* The devastation from the earthquake is vast and our child’s safety - and even life - is at risk.
Joint Council on International Children’s Services, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, and a team of congressional offices and relief organizations are working to coordinate a staging and housing center to provide:
* Physical safety
* Medicine
* Food
* Water
* A Staging Center for USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) to process humanitarian parole
The groups working to launch the staging and housing center already have most of what the children need.
But they do not have
* Water
* Security to protect the children and supplies from gangs
* Transportation to bring the children into this safe haven
We are asking that Sentors Bob Bennett and Orrin Hatch personally call:
* Secretary of State Clinton, and
* Dr. Shah, Administrator Designate at USAID
And specifically request that they authorize security forces be sent to the offered staging center and assist in the extraction and transport of these children from their orphanages to the staging center. All other pieces of a successful operation of this staging center are currently in place, but all hinge on this authorization of security and transport.
If this security does not reach the site within 24 hours, children being adopted and many other children will continue to suffer and may in fact not live long enough to be united with (my family) and the other 300 U.S. families.
Note:
If the Member of Congress needs more information, please have them contact:
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
202-544-8500
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Xinia P. in Texas writes:
We are a small family of three and have plenty of space to open our house to a child from Haiti. How can we help?
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Stacy W. in Florida writes:
My husband and I would like to offer our home to a Haiti child. I am beginning my search on how to do this. I have sent a few emails already. If anyone has any info please email me.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Tarita in Michigan writes:
I am a nurse for the State of Michigan. My family and I are willing to help in anyway we can
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Judy H. Maryland writes:
how can help these orphaned children ,of all ages? please guide us,.. besides sending money... So manyof us have our hearts and homes opened. let us know.. these children don't even have water..
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Lisa F. in Nebraska writes:
My husband and I live in a small town in Nebraska and would like to help the orphaned children in Haiti. If anyone would know if any of them need a place to stay please let us know. We have 2 school age children so we can't go there to help them but we would like to help them here. Our home is open to them.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Billy A. in U.S.A. writes:
I have looked on the internet to try to find a web site to help the adults of haiti and have not found anything.Can you help me? Ever one wants to help the children, how about the adults ?
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Peachy C. in West Virginia writes:
i am a widow and all my kids are grown and i would like to open my home for any of the kids from Haiti, i have plenty of beds and would give them all the love and food and clothing they could need,would someone please contact me and let me know who i can contact to help these little kids.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Missy L. New York writes:
I think we all should give in clothes and money and help the best we can!!
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Sam in New York writes:
Hello,
I am an unemployed college graduate with tons of time and nothing to do. I would really like to go to Haiti and help with anything I can; the children, organizing relief stations, whatever. I cannot seem to find any info anywhere on how I can do this. Can someone email me with info or tell me where I can get info? I would really appreciate it. I would like to do something meaningful with my time and if I'm not going to get a job in the US I'd rather be volunteering and helping these people in need. Thanks.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Darla B. in California writes:
My family and I would love to help out a child. We have a loving home with 2 other children we and would love to make room for one more. I am looking to give a child a permanent home with all the love, companionship and an oportunity for a successful and healthy life. Not sure where to start and if the US is working with new families yet.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Angela M. in Georgia writes:
My name is Angela M. I have a heart full of Love willing to help in Haiti,I would like to come and help out with the kids and elderly through Christ Who strengthens me I could be a great big help.I am a 44 year old WIFE,MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER who fear God.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Abby in Pennsylvania writes:
My husband and I would like to open our home to a Haitian child or a family.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Nicole in Illinois writes:
Help! We need to get these ophraned children brought to the US for immediate placmement in foster homes or adoption! There has to be some type of provision for horrific disasters such as this. US Govt...please act swiftly to bring some of these children to the states and disperse supplies in Haita. Willing to open my home to a child either temporary or permanetly. We are Christians, and have a small child now. Would love to share our love.... How can we get more information? As all the others ask, is there a list? What is being done. All we here on the news is that supplies dispersements are delayed.
I pray God be with these people....
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
Arden W. F. in Idaho writes:
I am out of work and have the time and experience to give I just don't have the money to go. I am a certified well driller with 15 years experience. experience in excavation ie..excavators,backhoes, loaders am willing to go just need help getting there! please let me know if you can help! thank you!! Arden
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010
April in Ohio writes:
MY FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO OPEN OUR HOME TO A HAITIAN CHILD. PLEASE LET US HELP.
APRIL H.
Posted on Tue Jan 19, 2010